About the RVRA
The RVRA is a volunteer organisation that represents and supports residents of NSW retirement villages exclusively.
Join the RVRA
Get support, advice, and information on your rights and obligations, and help us to advocate on your behalf.
An Introduction to the RVRA
The Retirement Village Residents Association is the only organisation that represents residents of retirement villages in NSW exclusively.
Launched September 2023 and developed with the assistance of the NSW Government. Includes: videos, webinars and resource kits covering topics for retirement village residents.
Retirement Village Industry news
The latest NSW retirement village industry news.
RVRA Response to Retirement Villages Regulation
12-March 2025 - The RVRA is continuously advocating for both current and future retirement village residents. As part of this effort, we recently made a submission for the public consultation on the proposed remake of the Retirement Villages Regulation. We are now able to share this submission with you. Click to Read...
National RVRA Survey Report
March 2025 - New National Survey Highlights Retirement Village Residents' Experiences and Advocacy Priorities. The ACT and state retirement village associations and across Australia are pleased to share the results of the "Have Your Say" national survey, which gathered insights from over 4,100 residents across the country. This survey provides a powerful voice for retirement village residents, highlighting both the benefits of village living and areas needing reform. Click for More...
RVRA - 2024 Year in Review
December 2024. As 2024 wraps up, we’ve taken a moment to reflect on the year, and acknowledge that we couldn’t have done it without your support. Read our Year in Review HERE
Annual Budget and AMP Survey Report
November 2024 - The Report on the RVRA 2024 Budget and Asset Management Plan Survey is now available for review. Click for more...
RVRA Response to ABC-TV 7.30 Report
1 October 2024 - The RVRA has responded to the ABC TV’s 7.30 Report on Monday 30 September 2024, which depicted retirement villages as being a nightmare of trapped residents and misleading practices. Click to Read...